There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Laytown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Laytowntrain Re / ...
4h 9m€29–40Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Stationbus 910
4h 40m€31–39Drive 294.6 km
- Drive from Cork to Laytowncar 294.6 km
3h 1m€51–73Bus via Cork Andersn's Quay
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Stationbus 910
6h€36–45
Cork to Laytown by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Laytown is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Laytown is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Laytown station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Laytown Station via Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Laytown via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Cork and Laytown is 312 km. The road distance is 294.6 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Laytown without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cork to Laytown, including transfers.
Cork to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Laytown is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Laytown, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Laytown Station via Bachelors Walk and Cumberland Street N in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Laytown
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Laytown is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cork to Laytown.
There are 134+ hotels available in Laytown.







